1893 Cold Storage Fire at the World’s Fair

On July 10, 1893 the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago was rocked by a devastating fire at the Cold Storage Building.  It was the largest single loss of firefighters in Chicago’s history to that point.  Learn about the tragedy, heroism, and the surprising discovery at the memorial at Chicago’s Oakwoods Cemetery.

Ray will be presenting in the library, please join us in person or via Zoom.